Pianist Andy Milne is considered one of the most respected voices in jazz today. Recipient of numerous commissions and awards, (including 2013 New Jazz Works), Milne composes for multiple projects, including his group Dapp Theory, which lives at the meeting-point of lyrical jazz piano, funkified polyrhythmic exploration, and spoken word poeticism. He has toured and recorded with Ravi Coltrane, Ralph Alessi, Carlos Ward and Carla Cook and was at the core of saxophonist Steve Coleman's groups during the 1990s. He has also collaborated with Sekou Sundiata, Avery Brooks, Bruce Cockburn, Geri Allen, Archie Shepp, Joe Lovano, Greg Osby, Cassandra Wilson and William Shatner. In 2012 he was commissioned by The Japan Foundation and New Music USA.

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08.08.2013

On January 19th, I'll lead a panel discussion between artist (myself), funder (Ed Harsh - New Music USA), and presenter (Chad Herzog - Juniata College and Laura Kaminsky - Symphony Space). We will examine ways of making the funding process more efficient and effective for all 3 interested parts of the commissioning triangle.

04.16.2013

In between scoring 5 documentary films for William Shatner, I've recently finishd mixing the new Dapp Theory CD which will be released in 2014. I am also completing an orchestral composition which is being performed by American Composers Orchestra on June 5th at Columbia University as part of the JCOI Readings.

Dapp Theory displays an uncanny ability to blend various instrumental textures and infectious grooves, with lush harmonies and poignant, socially conscious lyrics. Founder Andy Milne, composed much of the music as part of 2006 CMA “New Works” commission.